What is the Go SQL Driver?

Can you explain what the Go SQL Driver is?

The Go SQL Driver is a package in Go that allows developers to interact with SQL databases using Go's database/sql package.

What are some popular drivers for different databases?

Some popular Go SQL drivers include pq for PostgreSQL, mysql for MySQL, and mssql for Microsoft SQL Server.

How do I install a Go SQL Driver?

You can install a Go SQL Driver using the Go package manager. For example, to install pq, you would run go get github.com/lib/pq.

Can you show me a simple example of using a Go SQL Driver?

Sure! Here's a simple example:

package main

import (
    "database/sql"
    _ "github.com/lib/pq"
)

func main() {
    db, err := sql.Open("postgres", "user=username dbname=mydb sslmode=disable")
    if err != nil {
        panic(err)
    }
    defer db.Close()
    // Use db to interact with your database
}